Since there's a lot of experts on the site on trunks, I've decided to put my trunk on here and get some expert opinions on whether to keep it original or try to restore it. I found this about a year ago in southern Indiana. I love how the trunk is in it's current condition but would like to hear your opinions. Keep it original or restore it and is the trunk from the 1890's.

Michael

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jscott0363, 1 year agoMichael,
That's a really nice leather trunk. I believe this may be a "Sole Leather Trunk". You'd be correct on the age of this one. Does this have a layout inside for a Masonic hat and shoulder boards? It looks like one of the Masonic trunks to me. Really nice find!!!

Drill, 1 year agoI would keep this one as original as possible, it has wonderful provenance.I can assure you that those Dr. Strong stickers(I love those) are not seen on an everyday basis. I would consider only cleaning and possibly a re-glue of sections of the leather that is coming away.I would do this only to keep intact what is currently present. Thanks for the post.

trunkman, 1 year agoAwesome trunk -- love the whole look as is apart from as Drill said trying to stabilize a few sections of the leather -- such a unique piece!!

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you TassieDevil for the love! Merry Christmas!

Merry

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you jscott0363 for stopping in and giving your opinion! I value your advice! In the top part of the trunk there is a lid. I'm not sure what you're talking about. Thank you again for stopping in and giving me your opinion! Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you Drill for stopping in and giving me your opinion and the examples. I really appreciate your opinion and you taking the time. I will leave the trunk as I found it in its original condition it's only original once, but I just wanted the experts opinions. Thank you again very much and Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you vetraio50 and mtg75 for the love! Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you trunkman for the love! Again thank you for stopping in and giving me your opinion! Always appreciate the experts opinion! Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you MooreAntique and Caperkid for the love! Merry Christmas!

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you bijoucaillouvintage and shughs for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

SpiritBear, 1 year agoKeep it as original as possible, retaining all edits from the party(ies) that purchased it. Affecting such would destroy a rare piece.

officialfuel, 1 year agoSpiritBear that's what I plan on doing! Thank you for stopping in and your input! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you leighannrn and farmlady for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you Longings and rustyboltz for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

Nova, 1 year agoIn my very NON-expert opinion, I think it's great the way it is!...just the way it looked when the last person actually carried it.

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you trukn20 and Lady_Picker for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you Nova and charmsomeone for the love! Also thank you Nova for your input! Going to make the repairs and leave it like it is. Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you crswerner and egreeley1976 for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you fortapache and Designer for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

beyemvey, 1 year agoAgree RE: Masonic Knights Templar history of this item. The only thing I might try to do is stabilize some of the rips in the leather with a few subtle stitches to prevent them from growing... a wonderful piece with a lot of history... no doubt scarce. Cheers! - Bob

officialfuel, 1 year agobeyemvey thank you for your input! I will do as the experts suggest. Thank you again for stopping in and voicing your opinion! Merry Christmas!

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you sugargirl and mikelv85 for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you bobby725 and Neighborsguysfan for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you walksoftley and AntigueToys for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you Beachbum58 and fleafinder for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you sanhardin and MountainGirl for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you CindB and chrissylovescats for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you valentino97 and Chevelleman69 for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you SPEEDWAYPICKER and beyemvey for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you snowman3 and FatBoy64 for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you AnnaB and Peasejean55 for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you mikelv85 and B.Kay for the love! Merry Christmas

Michael

officialfuel, 1 year agoThank you Jlmam and Rick55 for the love! Merry Christmas